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Bankers take debit fee duel to friendly territory in House

By Julie Vorman

Bankers dueling with retailers over a Federal Reserve plan to limit debit card processing fees took the fight into friendly territory today

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… l banks spent a combined $56 million on lobbying in 2010, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. The Retail Industry Leaders Association, National Retail Federation, othe …"

Reform Reading: FDIC gets tough, banks may get bigger dividends

By Julie Vorman

A roundup of news and commentary to help consumers monitor the transparency and accountability of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law....

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… financial reforms that were signed into law in late July, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.Of that group, 123 companies or groups specifically targeted the Securitie …"

New House bill would put gov’t documents online

By Julie Vorman

No government information would be considered “public” unless it is posted on the Internet in user-friendly formats, according to a House bi

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… Foundation, Personal Democracy Forum, Center for Democracy and Technology, Center for Responsive Politics, and Federation of American Scientists were among the groups saying they w …"

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Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part five

For months, disarray was the hallmark of Vice President Al Gore's campaign. Last October 6, he moved his campaign to Nashville from Washingt

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… Gore is a favorite in official Washington. According to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics, Gore led the pack in inside-the-Beltway donations, with nearly $1.2 milli …"

Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part one

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2000 — It is no surprise and nothing new in the land of the spin and the home of the sound bite that each and every can

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… more than $69,000 from the casino and gambling industry, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. That amount makes candidate McCain the number two recipient of money from …"

The Murtha Method

By The Center for Public Integrity

For months, a cloud has swirled around Congressman John Murtha (D-Pa.), chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee,

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… llion. The examination relied on data from Taxpayers for Common Sense, the Center for Responsive Politics, and the U.S. Senate’s Office of Public Records.The House Appropriations …"

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Bush's new Chief of Staff once fought for polluters

By Brenda R. Mayrack

WASHINGTON, February 2, 2001 — As their top lobbyist, Andrew H. Card Jr. led a $25 million lobbying campaign on behalf of the "Big Three" U.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… he Kyoto Protocol and increased air pollution regulations.According to the Center for Responsive Politics, automobile manufacturers contributed more than $2 million to candidates f …"

Bush's carbon dioxide flip-flop came through staffer who had lobbied for car-exhaust

By Nathaniel Heller and M. Asif Ismail

WASHINGTON, March 30, 2001 — President Bush's decision to abandon his campaign pledge to limit carbon dioxide emissions was routed through a

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… ant Edison International, according to records compiled by the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics.A Hagel spokeswoman strongly denied that campaign contributions had anythi …"

McCain tax bill would save corporate contributors millions

WASHINGTON, D.C. February 11, 2000 — Republican presidential hopeful John McCain has talked at length about tax cuts that would benefit lowe

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… ed 19th among Burns’ top supporters, according to a list compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics. The list of Burns’ top 20 supporters during that time also included eig …"

Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part three

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2000 — The goal of Texas Governor George W. Bush's advisers in the early days of the campaign was to make him the man t

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… 7, the firm had boosted its revenues by 42%, according to figures from the Center for Responsive Politics. Meanwhile, Michigan Gov. John Engler and Rep. Jennifer Dunn of Washington …"

"… to Bush’s campaign through the fourth quarter of 1999. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, company interests gave Bush $208,150.Cawley, who is the finance chairman …"

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